Normal not having windows post taper?

[[No...]]

Hi

 

Many writes about having windows. I really do not know what a window feels like, as I am always symptomatic.

Sometimes I am a bit better, able to do more, but a window where I feel free of symptoms, or feeling back to my old self I have yet to see.

 

Is it normal that the recovery is slow and graduate, where you do not get windows at all?

 

Thanks

[[Bi...]]

I have had a few windows. I will tell you what they feel like to me. It feels like everything just snaps into place. It's like you go back to pre-benzo, yet with a wiser and stronger mind. It's like everything just looks magical or something, euphoric. I don't know directly how to explain it, but you forget withdrawal existed.

 

Billy.

[[No...]]

Sounds great to me...

 

Guess I had one around a year ago early in my taper, but that does not really count, as I was not in heavy withdrawal yet.

I hope it is just normal living life in a foggy state of mind, I am still only 10 weeks benzo free.

[[Ga...]]

I have had a few windows. I will tell you what they feel like to me. It feels like everything just snaps into place. It's like you go back to pre-benzo, yet with a wiser and stronger mind. It's like everything just looks magical or something, euphoric. I don't know directly how to explain it, but you forget withdrawal existed.

 

Billy.

 

yes, that is what its like. Suddenly you think w/d ? whats that? and feel so normal.

ive had a few windows where Ive snapped back, just wish they would last!

I think what weve gone through is traumatic and its just going to take some time before we get over this and become "normal".

[[Bi...]]

Sounds great to me...

 

Guess I had one around a year ago early in my taper, but that does not really count, as I was not in heavy withdrawal yet.

I hope it is just normal living life in a foggy state of mind, I am still only 10 weeks benzo free.

 

I know the fog all too well. It gets better.. hang in there! During a window, it's like you just feel better than you could imagine.

 

I'm early off, too.. but dang! I tapered for a long time............................... cannot stress that enough!

[[da...]]

If it makes you feel any better, I didn't have windows either. I had some days that were not as bad and some that were worse but nothing noticeable. I would t mind having some though. They sound awesome!

[[Ru...]]

Hey guys I know what you mean it is like suddenly everything in the brain just snaps back into normal working order and all the sx lift suddenly you are yourself with your old personality and interests and you can just be. They can happen for a minute or a day or a week but then they are gone. It is the most amazing feeling and they will come for you too day today as billy said he tappered so slowly.

[[WT...]]

I have had a few windows. I will tell you what they feel like to me. It feels like everything just snaps into place. It's like you go back to pre-benzo, yet with a wiser and stronger mind. It's like everything just looks magical or something, euphoric. I don't know directly how to explain it, but you forget withdrawal existed.

 

Billy.

 

This is exactly how I would describe it, Billy, to the tee.  Are you off all benzos now?  I saw that you your ticker has you off valium.

[[Sa...]]

Noolie I haven't had a window yet either.  I'm almost 16 weeks off and I would love to sometime be in touch with myself and the world again. To feel like I have my brain back even for a short time would be amazing!! I have heard of other people not having windows, but they slowly heal too. Keep hanging on!